QNX Who?

There has been a lot of talk about the new BlackBerry PlayPad, but with it came something of a surprise. Rather than running a version of their OS 6 RIMM opted for a operating system developed by their recent acquisition, QNX. The company has been producing solutions for around three decades lending one to question why some commentators are referring to them as the new kid on the block. in addition their technology partner directory reads like a who's who list of tech companies. Given these partnerships and the fact that the OS already has versions modified for healthcare, automotive and industrial industries, RIMM is in a unique position going forward and may see a resurgence.